I was honoured by Peers’ support for work being carried out but I was grateful for the scrutiny and questions from our critical friends in the Chamber, who want to ensure that the country gets the very most out of this once in a lifetime opportunity.
You can read the debate in Hansard. Let me particularly recommend the first speech made in the House by Baroness Campbell of Loughborough – Sue – who is both Chair of UK Sport and my former tutor!
We couldn’t wish for a better team - I look forward to many more debates over the next three years.
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